Eiffel Tower

Ok so we are a little behind in the blog but we are getting there However, I think it's worth while fast forwarding a little to Paris, well specifically the Eiffel Tower, before going on with the other places on the way there. On our fourth day in Paris we decided to ascend the stairs to the viewing platform of the tower. We arrived just before sunset and managed to get through the line and up the stairs before the sun had set. This was a great time of day to be here, the crowds were low and you were able to watch the city light up as the sun went down. Now although the tower was impressive it is not the reason for breaking the sequence of the blog.

SO as the sun set and the tower lit up under bright blue lighting, we stood on the quiet side of the tower away from the other tourist discussing life when we get back to Aus. There was a sense of anticipation in the air as we both kind of knew where this conversation may be heading (well one of us knew). This carried on until Emily, matter- o-factly asked if I was asking her to marry me, and I said "Well yes I am" and then got to ask the question to which the "Yes" came before I could finish the sentence. The next question was do I have a ring? Now I had a plan for some time that somewhere in Europe I would pop the question to Ems, but the dilemma had been about the cost of the diamond ring and the effect on our trip. The solution I thought would be to buy a decent ring to make do until we can get a proper diamond nearer the end of the trip, Emily agreed with this and gladly accepted a silver "Roman inspired" ring with two hands clasped.

So there you have it, we looking forward to the Engagement party when we get back and are booking Elvis for Las Vegas!